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For this issue David Whitely writes about attending a friends wedding in Australia. He hates the idea of dressing up smart and having to pack a suit without creasing it. To his surprise the wedding is held on the beach. Dressed in his suit David is frazzled in the intense heat, to see that the other guests are casually dressed for the occasion.

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For the latest column David Whitely writes about his heightened fear of people in authority when abroad. Whilst driving through Utah's breathtaking scenery he pays no attention to the speedometer and is stopped by a traffic cop. David is reduced to a quivering wreak, but he's luckily left off with a warning.

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In this months issue David Whitely writes about the merits of learning a second language to have a proper conversation when aboard. Attempting to remember languages learnt at school can lead you to spouting off a string of words which make no sense and you come across a complete fool!

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For this issue David Whitely writes about conquering his fear of heights with little success. His vertigo is not helped by his wife's love of unusual forms of transport and insists they take a ride on a cable car.

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For this months issue David Whitely writes about how difficult he finds it to take timeout from work to relax and do absolutely nothing. During a holiday with his wife in Tenerife, David has promised her he'll relax by the pool with his Kindle. This is short lived, he soon finds new places on the island to explore.

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In this months issue David Whitely advises what to look out for when choosing a place to eat and saving yourself from that awful meal. He warns of restaurants catering for large groups, boosting awards, certificates and offering promotions.

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For this issue David Whitely writes about his reluctance to driving a quad bike at high speed around the valleys of Cappadocia in Turkey. He'd prefer to drive at a relaxed pace allowing him to admire and photograph the stunning scenery.